Azerbaijani President expressed his condolences to his Turkish counterpart

Baku. 14 March. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has expressed his condolences to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the occasion of the blast in Ankara killing at least 34 and injuring 125 on March 13. 

Report informs, the letter of condolence reads below: 

'Dear Mr. President,

Dear brother,

We were deeply saddened by the news of a heavy loss of lives as a result of a violent terrorist attack in the city of Ankara.

We are extremely outraged by this horrible tragedy, resolutely condemn terrorism and emphasize the necessity of fighting against it in the fiercest manner.

On the occasion of this tragedy, on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my deep condolences to you, the bereaved families, the loves ones of those who died and the brotherly people of Turkey, and wish the swiftest possible recovery to the injured.

May Allah rest the souls of the dead in peace!

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 13 March 2016'